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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Baltimore Comic-Con is right around the corner. The show hits the Inner Harbor September 25-27 and it's the 16th iteration of the event. It's always big on celebrating kids and to that end, young comic creators, Kate Davis, L.J. Fowlkes, Eric Mann and Trinity McKnight were announced as the winners of the Future of Comics contest. They earned a space in Baltimore Comic-Con's Kids Love Comics Pavilion to sell their books and art. This talented quartet won't be the only young creators showcasing their work.

"These kids have been coming to the Baltimore Comic-Con for years," explains Mark Mariano, Senior Director of Kids Love Comics. "We have seen them grow as artists and comic creators. Every year, they show us their work and every year it gets better and better." To honor their hard work and dedication to the craft of comic-making, young creators Mary Jane DeCarlo and Nicolas Aureliani have been chosen to be Future of Comics guests in the Pavilion.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - September 8, 2015 - Have you bought your tickets for the 2015 Baltimore Comic-Con? Returning to the Inner Harbor this September 25-27, the 16th annual show will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The Baltimore Comic-Con celebrates kids' comics in a big way. Young comic creators, Kate Davis, L.J. Fowlkes, Eric Mann, and Trinity McKnight were announced as the winners of the Future of Comics contest. They earned a space in Baltimore Comic-Con's Kids Love Comics Pavilion to sell their books and art. This talented quartet won't be the only young creators showcasing their work.

Kids Love Comics saved two spots for two extraordinary kids. "These kids have been coming to the Baltimore Comic-Con for years," explains Mark Mariano, Senior Director of Kids Love Comics. "We have seen them grow as artists and comic creators. Every year, they show us their work and every year it gets better and better." To honor their hard work and dedication to the craft of comic-making, young creatorsMary Jane DeCarlo and Nicolas Aureliani have been chosen to be Future of Comics guests in the Pavilion.

Mary Jane DeCarlo

This won't be Mary Jane's first time exhibiting at the Baltimore Comic-Con. The 17-year-old Fairfax, Virginia native has had a table in Artists Alley the past two years. She enjoys creating comics, but her versatile art can be seen all throughout her high school. Murals painted in hallways and classrooms, logos on T-shirts, and illustrations in the school newspaper, Ms. DeCarlo has certainly left her mark. Playing guitar in a band with her brothers, John and Mike, may have inspired the story for her comic book. Just Fly is a beautifully illustrated comic about a trio of siblings who secretly perform as a rock band. They use their powers acquired onstage to fight against evil. Be sure to pick up the book when you meet her at the Kids Love Comics Pavilion and see why Mary Jane rocks.

Nicolas Aureliani

Nicolas grew up learning the craft of making comics from his father. His dad, Franco, is the award winning writer and artist of Tiny Titans,Itty Bitty Hellboy, and Aw Yeah Comics. Comic conventions are nothing new for Nicolas. He's helped out with workshops for the Kids Love Comics Pavilion, doing live drawing and encouraging kids to join in the giant drawing jam session known as Groove is in the Art. Nicolas is a 16-year-old with a brightly huge imagination. It shines through in every one of his crazy comic creations. Zombie Cat, Frankenbug, and Unicornea are some characters he helped create for Aw Yeah Comics. Nicolas also wrote stories for the twoAw Yeah Comics paperback collections published by Dark Horse. "I hope to do more with the characters I have created and make tons more," said the young creator. We can't wait to see more!

Mary Jane DeCarlo and Nicolas Aureliani are true inspirations for all young aspiring writers and artists. The Future of Comics row is part of the Kids Love Comics Pavilion. It features over 30 family-friendly comic creators and engaging workshops every hour.

TICKETS

General Admission and VIP Package tickets for Weekend, Friday, Saturday, andSunday, as well as the Harvey Awards, are now on sale! Visitwww.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets now, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult General Admission!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

While they are available, be sure to take advantage of discount rate arrangements we have made with hotels near the Baltimore Convention Center. For all the details, see:

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on ourwebsite, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

Contact Information

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Kids Love Comics is all about sharing up-to-date and important information about graphic novels and comics for children, teens, and kids of all ages. KLC is aimed as a resource for parents, educators, librarians, teachers, book buyers, and retailers to learn and get news about graphic novels for kids. The Kids Love Comics Pavilion travels to several comic conventions and provides a fun and safe environment for families to discover talented artists and great stories for kids. Their live programming at comic conventions, libraries, and schools encourages creativity and imagination through fun and engaging workshops. Be a part of the fun at KidsLoveComics.net.

About The Baltimore Comic-Con

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 16th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 10 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.